reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
Synonyms of reviewernext
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Synonyms of reviewer

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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The spokesperson reiterated their commitment to the US market and product safety backed by independent reviewers. John Liu, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 Tomtoc Travel Backpack This backpack has a carrying capacity of 40 liters, which many reviewers claim is enough for a week of travel. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 One reviewer mentioned making cheese dreams with three layers instead of two. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 One reviewer ordered this electric snow shovel after experiencing an overwhelming amount of heavy snow the previous year. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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